Jewish National Fund
New York, New York · EIN 131659627 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, Jewish National Fund has awarded $59.5M across 614 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Edu. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Jewish National Fund funds
Jewish National Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Edu | New York, NY | $7.5M | 2024 |
| Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Edu | New York, NY | $3.8M | 2023 |
| Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2.5M | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Jewish National Fund
Jewish National Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at jnf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Jewish National Fund
- Does Jewish National Fund accept grant applications?
- Jewish National Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Jewish National Fund fund?
- Jewish National Fund's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Edu, Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Jewish National Fund give in grants?
- Jewish National Fund's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $86.0M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $59.5M over 614 grants.
- Where is Jewish National Fund located?
- Jewish National Fund is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131659627.
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